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BIKES Kona

Bob Zeola's 82 FXR ................................................................................................ 20

Part Timer Pan

Steve Glennon's Best of Show ........................................................................38

Shadley Special

The 2022 Old Book Bike ..................................................................................... 50

DP's Softy

Perewitz's M8 Softail ..........................................................................................60

Venus

FakirOne's First Time Shovel .............................................................................74

Beginner's Luck

Josh Boggs' Garage Build Sportster ...........................................................86

FEATURES Chix On 66 - Pt 1

The Classic American Road Trip ....................................................................10

Georgia Grundle Run

The Devil Went Down To GGR6 ........................................................................ 30

Art Of Our Culture

Killer Gets To Know Russell Murchie ........................................................ 34

High Seas Rally

The World's Only Motorcycle Rally On A Cruise Ship ......................... 44

The Opportunities Of Winter

Traveling Chopper Charlie .............................................................................. 80

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TECH Cutting Up

How To Make A Centerline Radius Marking Tool ................................... 16

Let It Breathe

Feuling Air Cleaner Install With Deadwood Custom Cycles .......... 26

Black Magic

Unmasking The Mystery Of Powder Coating .......................................... 46

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From The Editor’s Desk .................................................... 8 Photo Hunt ........................................................................... 37 Killin' Time With X ............................................................ 44 Pin-Up Of The Month ....................................................... 59 Gut Busters ........................................................................ 98

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ABOUT THE COVER The Shadley Brothers have mad skills in the world of custom motorcycling and it was a double treat to not only get one of their latest builds for the cover but the Shovelhead from the Drag Specialties Old Book Cover as well.

It's clean and tight and we hope you enjoy it.

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n my life, I have learned to be the type of person who adapts to change relatively easily. This is quite the contrary to most people who live in and around Pittsburgh, PA. Most of them have gone to the same job as their fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers. They’ve rooted for the same football team and lived in the same neighborhoods; there’s nothing wrong with that. Maybe my mother’s influence in my life helped my ability to adjust to change more easily. After the first two or three midnight moves with trash bags being flung off a fourth-floor apartment before the sheriff comes the next day will definitely help you adjust. Either way, I have been able to look past the chaos surrounding sudden change to see what’s beyond. Understanding why things change and where it goes from that point forward is critical for personal growth. While the world at large spins wildly out of control, the changes popular culture goes through is another topic that I cannot comment on in this short offering.

Motorcycle culture, on the other hand, provides me with a comfortable platform to do so.

You see, when it comes to motorcycle people, at least in the United States custom culture end of things, we have always been a blue-collarbased segment. Let’s face it, choppers and bobbers are not the typical hobbies of royalty, and with good reason: Participation in it requires getting your hands dirty. Now, before you get ahead of me, this is not a grant to qualify anyone’s level of participation. Yes, some guys think that bolting parts on qualifies as bike building, while others feel that pouring your own head castings is what you must do to be considered a builder. For me,

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anything you do to change your bike from stock makes you a player in the game, period. I often think back on where all this started for me. It was the mid-eighties, and I was a typical broke kid from a broke northeastern steel town. Just getting a bike, a used bike, was a big deal.

Nevertheless, I would toil over pages of Easyriders and SuperCycles for ideas of what I would do if I ever got a chance to build the perfect motorcycle. Obviously, my dreams far outreached both my finances and my abilities. So, most years, I settled for a trip to the one local aftermarket shops in the area where I would score the annual new pair of Dunlop tires, usually on sale, a fresh set of chrome slash cut drag pipes, and one custom item per year.

These were things that, in small ways, got me closer, in my mind, to that perfect bike. You know, maybe drag bars one year, another year, it might be a bobtail rear fender, or if it was a full-out windfall of cash that year, maybe a springer front end.

Any way you look at it, we were far from the likes of scratch-building a bike, and my group was made up of guys who were die-hard enthusiasts.

They lived and breathed everything around their bikes, so this was just the norm. When someone did make a run at a full-out custom build, for most of us, it was like seeing the Hope Diamond. Today I have more bikes than I’d like my wife to stop and think about, many of which are of the Hope Diamond variety I spoke of.

Not because I am flush with cash but because I have made a commitment over time that this is what I do. I don’t have a collection of guns, hunting or fishing supplies, no boats, or fancy cars, I am a bike guy and a maker

to boot. So that means that over the years, I have stockpiled tools and knowledge to make my own things rather than just buying because that’s just not how it always was.

Now the part of this that applies to change is that the industry has shrunk.

The number of younger people who are into picking up the torch for this culture also has shrunk, but the passion I have for it is squarely where it has always been. I have no disillusions that I will be rich and famous from it. I’m not looking for a TV show or acclaim from the media. It is simply how I like to spend my time. As things change, I see that many of you that stuck around feel the same way and are doing and making. You are spending your time learning. This, my friends, does my heart good because the real treasure in this lifestyle is in the doing. If you take your time and set your mind on the task of learning how to change your motorcycle with your own hands, you will find a whole new world that puts things in a better perspective. The lessons you learn in accomplishing tasks in pursuit of the perfect motorcycle will carry through into your life and give you the idea that if you can solve problems in your garage, then the rest of your life can be approached similarly.

So go out there and change it up!

No, I’m not suggesting you start packing the place up for a midnight move, but don’t wait a minute longer to see what you could do if you only take the first steps.

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Article And Photos By: Marjorie Kleiman

hat an idea— chapter, we intend to 40 women on raise the visibility of 40 motorcycles—the women in the sport… classic American jour- Many women riders ney on classic American are unaware of the rich machines! That was the legacy of female riders, concept for Chix on 66. and may feel disconIt would be an all-woman nected from their conride across the iconic temporaries. Many Route 66, from Chicago women might have to Santa Monica. never seen a female The ride was con- mechanic, nor have ceived by my good they seen another friend, antique motorcy- woman ride or race a cle rider Karan Andrea. vintage bike. For these She came up the idea reasons alone, a chapwhile on her way to an ter containing powerAMCA road run in early ful, talented, dynamic June of 2021. During women will help to fill the ride from her upstate that void, and it fills New York home to the the, till now, empty destination of the road space with inspiring run in Utah, she traveled role models. along parts of Route 66. Once the chapShe started to think that ter’s event commitit would be a cool idea to tee started publicizing ride the entire length of Chix on 66, the conthe Mother Road. Karan cept spread among the approached a few female female riding commumotorcycling friends nity like wildfire. Regabout the idea, and the istration was limited enthusiastic response to 40 riders, and spots convinced her that there filled up quickly. A few would be enough inter- months into the planest among other women ning, Harley-Davidson to move forward with a came on board as title plan. sponsor, and invited us From this idea, the to begin our adventure Riveter Chapter was at the Harley-Davidson formed as the first Museum in Milwaukee. woman-focused chapter Another sponsor of the AMCA. As Karan, made it possible for now chapter president, us to utilize their mapexplains, “By bringing ping aid—the Route 66 female AMCA mem- Navigation app. Riders bers together in a single loaded the app onto

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their Android or iPhone, and were afforded routes that closely aligned, to the extent possible, to the original Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica.

Included in the turn-byturn GPS navigation were over 900 points of interest along the route. This app proved invaluable, although it could be a little glitchy, with a few of us ending up riding in circles on more than one occasion. Some Route 66 attractions were off the actual route, so the app was helpful in finding these hidden gems. This app was critical to the success of this ride and allowed each rider to follow the route at her own pace.

Antique motorcycle riders tended to group together since it was necessary to ride at a more leisurely pace and stop for gas more often.

Other small groups formed and reformed throughout the ride, as some women wanted to spend road time with as many other new friends as they could.

Chix on 66 riders spent the first few days at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, where the Motor Company really rolled out the

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red carpet. The grounds were opened for us to use for motorcycle tech checks and ride staging. They provided free admission and guided tours in the Museum, and catered a kickoff banquet for Chix and staff. In keeping with the concept of developing self-sufficiency among the women riders, Tucker Powersports, our official oil change sponsor, shipped fluids and filters to two locations along the route.

The first location was Create Milwaukee Moto Collective, a community driven motorcycle shop focused on teaching and providing a space for local motorcycling enthusiasts. Harley-Davidson University provided staffer Dave Swart who, along with Create MKE owner Kyle Kompas, assisted women with changing their oil and performing other technical tasks. On Thursday evening we were invited to Harley-Davidson’s weekly bike night at the Museum, followed by a visit to the Iron Horse Hotel’s bike night and then Nick’s Anvil Inn where our host Chris Tribbey, who also owns Bike Works LLC, showed us even more Milwaukee hospitality.

One unique feature of the ride was the inclusion of two female motorcycle technicians, Athena “Vagabond Chickie” Ransom and Vivian “Gypsy” Charros, who performed tech checks at the start of the ride as well as helping resolve mechanical and electrical issues that arose along the 2,500-mile route. In the months prior to the event, Athena and Vivian conducted a weekly series of Zoom sessions for riders that included topics such as how to prepare bikes for the ride, what tools to bring, and other helpful topics. Through the sponsorship of the Motorcycle Cannonball and Cross Country Chase, Jason Sims, and Jose Torres, drove a sweep vehicle towing a nine-bike trailer for any breakdowns that couldn’t be fixed on the road.

Saturday morning, amid much fanfare, we departed the Museum and headed to downtown Chicago. After our overnight stay at Ohio House in the Windy City, which was only about a mile from the official Route 66 starting point, we headed west to follow the Mother Road!

For pretty near the entire route, my riding partner Cheryl “Mailbox” O’Brien and I tackled Route 66 together. I was on my 1982 FXRS Shovelhead and Cheryl road her Road King. We occasionally joined other riders, and other times we would just strike out on our own. We each had places we wanted to visit, and riding together really enhanced my Route 66 experience, and hopefully hers, as well.

The first stretch of Route 66 in Illinois is when we started to see some of the roadside attractions the iconic road is famous for. There’s Dick’s on 66 in Joliet,

which features vintage cars and other memorabilia, along with an original brick section of Route 66. Another cool spot is the Launching Pad Restaurant in Wilmington, home of the Gemini Giant, which is just one of the symbols of the incredible history of the route. It is a fabulous representation of true Americana. The Gemini Giant is an original “Muffler Man,” which are fiberglass sculptures created in the 1960s and placed across the U.S. as advertising icons, each was customized for its intended purpose.

That night in Pontiac, Illinois, we invited local AMCA members and other riders to come and meet us at the courthouse square for live music, food, and conversation. The next day would take us to Missouri, with a stop at Schlafly Bottleworks in St. Louis, for a meet and greet hosted by the Gateway Chapter of the AMCA. This was a welcome respite as the mercury hit 100. Our stay that night was at the Magnolia Hotel St. Louis. This is a magnificent structure which opened as the Mayflower Hotel nearly a century ago.

Favorite stops all along Route 66 included many old filling stations—some of which were nicely restored vestiges of the past, others were more recent reproductions, and a few were still in operation.

There are some pretty strange attractions on Route 66 as well. For instance there is the Uranus Fudge Factory in Robert, Missouri. The complex offers a general store with about a million flavors of fudge, lots of fun trinkets for sale, and there’s a circus sideshow museum where I arranged a special Chix tour with my old sideshow acquaintance Katya. What a fantastic collection of weird and wonderfully freaky objects!

A special event was planned for Tuesday evening in Springfield, Missouri, where we’d helped to arrange a screening to kick off the summer tour of Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road created by filmmaker Katrina Parks.

This documentary describes how women overcame segregation and gender discrimination on this iconic road. As women riders who face the same types of bias both inside and outside the motorcycle culture, we could certainly relate.

Wednesday was another memorable day as we followed Route 66 through southwest Missouri, through a spit of Kansas, and into northeast Oklahoma.

Some of the locations in the Cars film were inspired by a few of the motels and souvenir shops along the way. There was the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, the “mural city,” and in turn, the movie itself inspired other Route 66 displays, such as Mater and his friends parked somewhere in Missouri. We also made a stop at Gay

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Parita, a former filling station that is now a wondrous tourist attraction near Paris Springs. Of course you can never complete a road trip without a “road closed” sign. Fortunately, we figured out how to detour around the closure before we ran out of gas.

And then we were ‘On to Tulsa!’ But first was a stop at the Blue Whale of Catoosa, another popular Route 66 attraction, which was followed by a nice treat to top off the evening: AMCA members Anna Weinschenk, Cindy Whitten, and Greg Lew hosted a dinner for us at our hotel.

In the morning, we rode to downtown Tulsa for a refreshment stop at Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios where a Space Cowboy Muffler Man resides along with some unique and funky gift items in the store. Like many locations, this section of Route 66 offers fabulous signage and magnificent architecture defining historic downtown buildings.

We also stopped at the Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum in the tiny town of Warwick, Oklahoma. What a treasure!

The building started out as a gas station five years before Route 66 was certified as a national highway in 1926. Around 2010, it was acquired to house a fascinating collection of antique motorcycles and memorabilia. The owner hosted a refreshment stop there, and although we could have stayed all day perusing the cool bikes and related paraphernalia, we had to hit the road to get to Oklahoma City that night.

June 17 brought us to Amarillo, Texas.

But first we stopped at the expansive National Route 66 Museum in Elk City, Oklahoma, as well as the Slug Bug Ranch—the baby brother of the more famous Cadillac Ranch. Yup. We tagged some Volkswagens there. Another fun stop was a photo op at the sign for the old Cotton Boll Motel in Canute, Oklahoma, where a woman who worked at the bank across the street ran out to present us with two cold bottles of water. This gesture was truly appreciated on this 100plus degree day. And we were delighted when she told us that she knew we were coming through. This was a recurring theme across the entire route—via our public relations outreach, many towns knew we were coming through, and all welcomed us with open arms.

Our route had us hit the halfway point of Route 66 on June 18, so follow along in the next issue as we take you through the Texas Panhandle, New Mexico, Arizona, and California!

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Article And Photos By: Daniel Donley

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few years ago I showed you how to make a centerline radius marking tool. Time has passed and processes have improved so for this month’s tech I am going to show you how to make a centerline radius cutting jig for use with a band saw.

When doing any custom exhaust work, I find this tool to be extremely helpful and accurate. I am also going to keep this on the affordable side of things and will make it out of scrap wood that I had laying around the shop.

tie everything together.

you could build this out of steel or aluminum. To get started I mark a straight line on the board. The line represents where the blade of the band saw will go. I then drill a quarter inch hole that will become a pivot point.

I use a whiz bit on the backside to create a shallow counter bore to give the pivot bolt clearance so there is a smooth flush bottom when the bolt and washer are installed.

This is the basics of what you will need and as I said I am going to keep this affordable and use wood scraps I had laying around. You will need a piece of half inch thick plywood and a piece of 2x8, long quarter inch bolt to

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The size of the cutting jig will be determined by the size of the tubing and the size of the bend you want to cut. If you wanted to get fancy,

Most of your band saws will have a slot in the table. Use this slot as a guide to keep the cut consistent and accurate. I cut a thin piece off a pine board and fit it into the slot on the band saw table. I then attached it to the bottom of the cut jig so that when placed on the table this will line up with our centerline to the band saw blade. Glue and finishing nails work just fine.

When building a custom exhaust, I use mandrel bent tubing. Sizes of tubing vary and the center line radius that it is bent on will vary per your application. I am going to use a piece of scrap 2x8 wood to make the tubing holder.

I drill the pivoting hole and cut the holder out on the band saw. You can fine tune this with sandpaper to get a nice slip fit on the tubing.

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You can see the backside assembled with the guide and the counterbore with the bolt installed. Everything should be flush with the bottom.

The baseplate will always cut on the centerline. The tubing holder

and different tubing holders can be made for different radius tubing. With one base plate and different holders you can accomplish whatever you need. You can make new holders as needed.

Loosen up the wing nut and you can adjust the holder as necessary and always make an accurate cut on the centerline radius of the tubing. This cut process allows you to build very accurate flowing exhaust systems.

You are not guessing: you know that it is correct. Whether you want it to look nice or perform the best it can, and if you have any intention of doing custom exhaust this is a tool you

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need.

Is there is something that you would like to see a Tech article on? Please call me or email me with your idea!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the shop anytime 419-576-6812 happydandemonium@gmail.com www.pandemoniumcustomchoppers.com Daniel Donley FB- Pandemonium Custom Choppers IG – pandemoniumc2

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Article And Photos By: Melissa DeBord

ob Zeola had been told to finally have a bike painted forks, so they chose those by just about everyone by the King of Flames himself, made by Olin. He also knew he he knew that he just HAD Dave Perewitz. wanted to use the Kraus Triple to ride an FXR, there is Bob took the bike to Dave Trees and the Trask bars. They no other bike that handles the where it was immediately also used the Olin rear shocks way they do. So when he came stripped down to the frame, and and reservoir. Bob liked the across this Shovelhead FXR for all the aftermarket parts that it Lyndall wheels DP had laying a decent deal, he snatched it up. came with were discarded. The around the shop, and decided He rode it about 50 miles and first thing that was upgraded was they would go great with the decided it needed to be his next the front end and suspension. dual carbon brakes. custom. It was also his excuse Zeola knew he wanted inverted Bob always liked the way his

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wife’s bike looked with the 200 rear tire, so he decided to go with that look. They chose the Brock swing arm and Perewitz reworked the RWD rear fender to accommodate a 180 Avon tire. Bob also had his eyes on the BDL primary for a while and this was his excuse to finally put one to use. He also went with mid controls for ta sportier ride.

Zeola said this FXR handles great and could probably use a bigger motor but he wanted to keep the HD Shovelhead. You see, his very first Harley was a 1976 Shovelhead, that he purchased after he graduated from high school, and he really has a soft spot for them. (He now owns three) Bob’s dad planted the seed for the love of 2 wheels when he was just a kid, by getting him a small dirt bike. But he really got him hooked when Bob was 14 years old. His dad came in one morning, really early and woke him up, saying “let’s go for a ride”. When they went out, Bob assumed he

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would be riding with his dad, but there sat a 90cc Yamaha road bike his dad had picked up for him. They took off, riding to breakfast in Cape Cod. They spent the day riding and Bob was really hooked. So much so, that he started sneaking his dad’s bike out of the garage and riding it. Once, he and his brother Larry were out riding on his dad’s bike, his brother on the back, and as they were pulling back into the driveway to put the bike away, the mirror of the bike smacked the mirror of his dad’s truck and over they went. Bob said he fessed up to his dad, because the bike was damaged, however he left out the part about his brother being on the back. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago when he and his dad, who is now 90, were reliving the moment, that he told his dad about Larry being on the back.

They had a good laugh about the memory.

Bob and his wife Andrea now own several motorcycles,

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kona fxr Tech Sheet Owner: Bob Zeolla City/State: MA Builder:Dave Perewitz Year: Model: FXR Value: 25K Time: 6 months ENGINE Year: 82 Model: Pretty Much Stock Shovel Builder: Harley Davidson Ignition: Displacement: Pistons: 10 over Heads: stock Carb: Cam: Air Cleaner: none Exhaust: custom pipe with burns muffler Primary: BDL TRANSMISSION Year: stock Make: Harley Shifting: 5 speed FRAME Harley Year: 82 Model: FXR Rake: Stock Stretch: stock Forks Builder: OHlins Type: inverted Triple Trees: Kraus Extension: none WHEELS Front Wheel: Lyndall Size: Tire: Front Brake: dual Carbon Rear Wheel: Lyndall Size: Tire: 180 Rear Brake: Carbon PAINT Painter: Dave Perewitz Color: Kona Blue Type: Graphics: Keith Hanson Design Chroming: none ACCESSORIES Bars: Risers: Kraus Hand Controls: Beringer Foot Controls: mid Gas Tank(s): stock Oil Tank: stock Front fender: Rear Fender: sectioned/wider Seat: perewitz Mustang Headlight: Tail light: Speedo: None Swing arm: Brock Rear suspension: Ohlin’s with reservoir Photographer: Melissa DeBord

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including antiques that they both have ridden in the Motorcycle Cannonball and Cross Country Chase. I asked Bob out of all the years and all the bikes, which one he would say is his favorite.

His answer- The old Yamaha XS-650 he bought in high school. He rode that bike everywhere he went, in every kind of weather. He owned that bike for a very long time, and wished he still had it today.

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Article And Photos By: Jason Mook

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ueling is a company that doesn’t just sit back and chill after creating a performance product for your Harley.

Instead, they immediately start on the development of ANOTHER performance product, or in this case a WHOLE NEW LINE of performance products, in the form of the new BA (I’m assuming it stands for BAD ASS) Air Cleaner Assemblies. I’m proud to say this tech article you are reading is an exclusive. I think I received the first BA Air Cleaner that left the Feuling Facility in Oceanside, California.

And when I say product line, I mean a complete product line! At the time of writing this article, I counted 64 different variations of Feuling BA Air Cleaners on their website. Chances are you are pretty good that you are

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going to find one that you like!

I don’t think many of you will disagree when I say horsepower is all about air flow. Installing an upgraded, less constricting air cleaner/filter is an easy job to perform, and in my opinion should be part of any job when you are improving the exhaust system from stock and adding a tune.

But that is a conversation for another time. As promised, we are continuing with the tech article series of Feuling upgrades for your Milwaukee 8 powered motorcycle!

Start by removing your old air cleaner (you may require more tools that what I have listed under tools required to do so). If you have the original factory support bracket, you can leave it on the induction module, if not, that’s okay too,

Completion Time: 1.5 hours Difficulty Level: 2 (Scale of 1-5) Additional Parts Required: None

Tools & Supplies Required: Ratchet (3/8” or 1/4” Drive) 7/16” Socket 5/32” Allen wrench Torque Wrench Contact Cleaner Shop rags Thread locker O-Ring Lubricant.

Fueling provides spacers when the stock support bracket is not used.

Thoroughly clean the surface of the induction module where the old air cleaner backing plate was and the area around the breather holes in the heads. Unpackage and inspect all the components and hardware included with the new BA Air Cleaner.

Apply a small amount of lubricant to the large O-ring and install it evenly on the Feuling backing plate/support bracket (Pic 1).

Loosely insert the three velocity stack bolts to help hold/align the new support bracket/backing plate to the induction module. Be sure to lubricate and install the breather O-rings as shown in picture 2 (Pic 2).

Using a 7/16” socket, install the new breather bolts and washers provided.

I use a drop of blue (removable with hand tools) thread locker on the breather bolts when I’m installing on Twin Cam and M-8 Motors. It’s not like an Evo where you’ve seen the breather bolts crack the head or the bolt itself. Final torque the breather bolts to 22-24 foot/lbs. (Pic 3).

The BA Air Cleaners fit both Touring and Softail M-8 Models, but you must orient the filter cage of the BA Air Cleaner properly. Inside the Filter Cage, the holes are stamped “S” and “T” for how to position the cage for both Touring and Softail application, clocking the cage correctly to the left top hole of the throttle body (Pic 4).

Install the filter cage, velocity stack, and hardware. Apply thread locker to the velocity stack bolts and alternately tighten/torque them with your 5/32” Allen wrench. Final torque should be 72 inch/lbs. (Pic 5).

After applying a light lubricant to both bases of the filter element, insert it into the cage. Line up the metal rib of the element with one of the posts of the cage to conceal it (Pic 6).

Finally, apply thread locker to the hardware for the outer cover and install the cover. Final torque on these bolts is 30 inch/lbs. (Pic 7).

Closing: Boom! You’re done with the install.

Stand back and admire the business side of your bike with that new BAD ASS Feuling BA Air Cleaner. This Air

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PIC. 7 Cleaner lengthens the intake runners and increases air velocity, delivering added volume for balanced dynamic flow. Don’t forget that tuning will probably be required due to the increased air flow. Get to wrenching!

-Jason Deadwood Custom Cycles FeulingParts.com DeadwoodCustomCycles.com

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rundle (plural grundles) (US, slang) The perineum; the area between the anus and genitals.”

I was somewhat green behind the ears when it came to the chopper culture and the community it shares. Then I heard about a traditional chopper run nestled in the north Georgia Mountains somewhere between the high elevations of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the quaint town of Ellijay, GA. Just like the name implies, the Georgia Grundle Run is the stuff of legends.

My interest in this event started a little over a year ago when I met some folks from deep in the Florida peninsula at another traditional chopper event, the R.I.P. Run. RIP Run’s founder and organizer, Ron Williams, happened to have a GGR5 tattoo on his arm and was more than happy to tell me it was one of the most fun events he had been to in his lifetime. At that same event, I happened to meet one of the key event organizers, Mandy Foster. We became pretty good friends over the next couple of days partying with the chopper folk of Florida’s tight-nit chopper community. Most of them had also attended the Grundle Run 5. Now, I knew I had to make the ride and experience it for myself.

Fast forward several months.

Article And PhotosBy: John Starrett Life has a way of getting in the way, and as a full-time professional photographer, I found my schedule booked up for the dates of the Georgia Grundle Run 6 (GGR6) 2022. The Run was set for September 16th-18th. Over the next several months, any time I saw or heard anything related to GGR6, I would get a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out). I knew damn well I would have to miss this event, miss riding those sweet mountain curves, miss drinking and partying

with like-minded folks, and would miss seeing all the badass bikes.

So, with a heavy heart, I told my friend Mandy I would not be able to do this year’s event, let alone photograph it.

Lo and behold, my clients canceled their project five days before the event. To my surprise, I found myself with open dates and now could attend GGR6! I called Mandy and made plans to ride up to be at GGR6 by Friday afternoon. I also

found myself agreeing to photograph the sh!t out of the event. The run was 420 miles from my home in Navarre, FL. I packed all the camera gear I could fit on my bike and left Thursday evening. I spent the night in Auburn and made it to GGR6 the next day with plenty of daylight to spare.

This year’s event was held at a beautiful spot called White Path Creek. Although it’s typically a wedding venue, they opened the gates so GGR6 could happen.

White Path Creek is the perfect place for an event such as Grundle.

With 51 acres to spare, the space offers plenty of room for vendors, riders, and of course, camping. There was a large almond-shaped clearing that was surrounded by views of the Northern Georgia Mountains. To one side of the clearing are campsites nestled along a shallow stone bed creek babbling with cool, clear water. This was a perfect spot to have at an event space, especially on warmer days.

As I rolled into the event gates, I was warmly welcomed by staff and was told where I might find a camping spot. The organizers and founders of the event really put everything into making sure this event would be one for the books. Everything was thought out perfectly, from the restrooms to the food trucks and alcohol.

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be comfortable, hydrated, and fed was there. Across the clearing was a large pole barn stage and bar that would house this year’s bands. Just to name a few… the bands were El Zig, Overdose, Blackjack Mountain, and Bob Wayne and the Outlaw Carnies. There were seven bands in all!

Friday evening was spent catching up with friends, watching the cage wrestling matches, and partying with folks from all over. The longest ride to the event was from a dude from Wyoming. Throughout White Path Creek, you could see smiles, hugs, and pats on the backs as people grouped together in camaraderie and the love of motorcycles. By the time the first band took to the stage, everyone was having a good time. The music and good times went long into the night and early morning. I eventually found my way back to my hammock. I knew there were only a few more hours of darkness left to catch a few Zs. As I closed my eyes, I knew the next day’s shenanigans would come early.

I rose Saturday morning. The smell of coffee was in the air, and freshly cooked breakfasts were steaming over at the food trucks. Most of the camp was mustering and prepping for the group ride, but of course, a handful of folks were just not going to make the ride due to a few cases of the brown bottle flu going around.

I sucked up my hangover, took a BC powder, and met up with the group at a nearby gas station. Kickstands went up to muster with over 115 bikes.

Most were traditional Pans, Shovels, Ironheads, and the like. As the rest of the group arrived, Cody Dunn (one of the founders) addressed the crowd to let us know where we would be going.

He gave a brief history and speech of gratitude to all of us that came to this year’s GGR. I learned that Chris Dunn, Ronald Rolfe, Michael White, and Mandy Foster started this event to bring folks from all over the Southeast and beyond as an excuse to get everyone together from different areas to party and embrace the love of motorcycles and traditional chopper culture in a rad setting such as the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a nonprofit event. Any profit that does not go back into planning the next event goes to different animal charities. Each year the attendance numbers are increasing, and GGR is getting better and better.

As we lined up and pulled out of the gas station, we pointed our bikes toward the mountains; I was taken

aback by how many people were on the group ride. About 115-120 riders were thundering down the highway up into the mountain curves. Heads turned, and people waved as we ripped through the small-town streets of Ellijay, GA, up to an overlook high along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was a sight to see. We reached the top, and everyone cracked a beer, flask, or whatever. Cody gave a toast. We all celebrated the moment while overlooking the mountain valley below. After the moment passed, we steered the bikes back down, grabbed some tacos, then headed back to White Path Creek just in time for the bike show.

There were so many bikes and retro vans that it became a sensory overload. Bikes like Zach Gosteli’s 1969 Shovelhead with Knuckle plates: single downtube Frisco Chop took the Best in Show award, and Toshi Kobayashi took the Longest Bike award. After everyone had time to drool over all the bikes, it was time for the races.

Competitions like the Slow and Kick Start races drew the crowd as we all cheered for our buddies. After the last race, it was time to crack another beer, chill out, and rest up for the evening’s ruckus. I wandered around and checked out all the 40 or so vendors and what they had to offer.

The bands took the stage around dusk and raffles in between sets. This year GGR had over 50 contributors donate to the raffles with prizes from Deadbeat Customs to local artists.

There were bike parts, apparel, knives, artwork, you name it. The drinks flowed as the evening went on, and the good times boomed. The overall vibe of the event was all smiles, with everyone enjoying themselves everywhere you looked. GGR is a pet-friendly event, so plenty of man’s best friends were enjoying themselves as well. With early morning rapidly approaching, I stumbled back down and found my way to my hammock. I was not looking forward to riding 420 miles back south, so I forced myself to summon some sleep, knowing there would be hot breakfast and coffee waiting in the am.

Grudgingly I woke, and along with most everyone else, like a zombie, I made my way to the food truck to down some hot food and caffeine before returning to break down camp. I made my rounds, said my heartfelt goodbyes, saddled up my ride, and headed home, knowing damn well I would never miss another Georgia Grundle Run. CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE - March ‘23 33

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ometimes people start creating art as a hobby, a way to pass the time and keep the mind busy between larger life events.

For others, like this month’s artist Russell Murchie, art is the only thing he’s ever known.

Russell moved around a lot as a kid, and for him, that meant learning how to be self-reliant and find ways to keep himself busy. In his mind, if you have stories to tell, you will find a medium that works for you and use it as much as you can.

He started going to an art school at around age 11. He went on to college and got a degree in commercial photography. From

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there, he bounced around at a bunch of different “Joe” jobs. He worked on

video games for a bit, worked on a ‘soul-sucking corporate graphics job,’

and even tried being a musician.

Eventually, through a string of more personal events, he found himself dabbling in moto art and hasn’t stopped since.

Currently, most of his work is brush and India ink. His final output is silk-screened prints, and while some minor digital steps are involved in the processing stages, almost everything he does is “analog.”

Now, it’s not uncommon to see digital art in today’s art scene. It’s fast becoming a rather popular alternative and is an authentic method of creating art and expressing oneself. Russell spent a good bit of time in the 80s and 90s doing digital art. He went through just about every digital art package

they had and eventually went to work professionally as a digital artist. Russell did this for the next 20 years of his life. Eventually, he reached a point where the process was no longer enjoyable. He found that it allowed for too much indecision. See, when you paint and make a mistake, you’re sort of forced to just run with it. There’s no backspace or ctrl+z, and sometimes there are sections you must change to work around it. The art decides where it wants to go!

There isn’t one set thing that motivates Russell, but if he had to choose, he would say people move him every time. For him, people are the most significant difference between car art and moto art. Car art tends to focus more on the vehicle itself, whereas moto art is about everything; the people, places, and the stories that follow. He says that sometimes it’s almost as if the bike is a secondary focus, and they allow the people who ride them to have the spotlight.

He has been fortunate to have worked exclusively on moto-specific art for the past 8 years. Before that, he treated it as a side project and did band and music posters for different events.

As for how long he has been involved with motorcycles, Russell has been riding for the better part of 30 years and considers this a huge part of his life. It just took a bit longer for him to connect bikes to art and to find that he has a place in the industry as an artist.

Russell wants to get out to more shows and meet more people in the future. His primary focus is continuing to create, and he’s looking into playing around more with oils as a new medium. He’s got boards and boards of things he wants to accomplish; toys and collectibles, comic strips, you name it!

If you want to check out more of Russell’s amazing art, you can find him on Instagram @russell.murchie Thanks for reading, Till next time!!

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1. Missing Allen Bolt On Bottom Triple Tree. 2. Missing Flame Under Fuel Tank. 3. Missing Letters On Spark Plug Wires. 4. Removed Pipe Blueing On Exhaust Pipe. 5. Missing Cylinder Fin On Bottom Of Rear Cylinder. 6. Extra Spoke Nipple On Front Wheel. 7. Different Color Seat. 8. Missing Holes On End Of Generator. 9. Missing Flames On Left Frame Leg. 10. Missing Bolts On Shifter Peg.

FIND TEN DIFFERENT THINGS ON PART TIMER NO THERE ISN’T ANY REAL PRIZE, JUST SOMETHING TO DO WHILE YOU’RE IN THE CAN.

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ot too many people have the balls to chase their dreams. They get mired down in the life they have and give up on the life they want. Well, the owner of this feral white little beauty is the exception to that rule.

After graduating college with a Business degree Steve Glennon, or Part-Timer Steve, as most of you know him on the Gram,

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Article By: Chris Callen Photos By: Michael Lichter wasn’t as interested in getting a job in an office as he was in finding a way to make his living in motorcycling. Early on, he did a three-day seminar on building custom bikes in California that didn’t do much for him but put him on the path of meeting Irish Rich Ryan. Rich was a master; another cat in attendance during that seminar put him in Steve’s mind. Over the Thanksgiving hol-

iday, Steve’s brother was home for the family meal and invited Steve to move out to Colorado with him. Glennon knew this was where Irish Rich was from, and in the back of his mind, it put him a step closer. He emailed Rich and told him he was coming out and would like to meet him. While Steve might have been thinking about how to get an apprenticeship with Rich, the odds were

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against him, with Rich turning down many newcomers. It was January when they met, and after a 3-1/2 hour conversation, it was a natural fit. Rich offered Steve an apprenticeship on the spot. That was all he needed to hear before heading back to Wisconsin to pack his things and move to Colorado for good.

Steve grew up in the garage learning maintenance from his old man but working with Rich was gonna give him the kind of skills he hoped to turn into his living. On his first day, Glennon remembers bringing a service manual and a notebook. Rich quickly told him to ditch the book. Of course, the gig would only be a few days a week, so Steve also got a job tending bar at the Sundown Saloon in Boulder. For most of the following 15 years, Steve worked under Rich and soaked up knowledge about the mechanical side of a motorcycle and

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fabrication. Through the process, they became the best of friends, and Steve built two full-on custom bikes for himself.

So where does this get to the Pearly White Panhead? Well, in the fall of 2019, builders were submitting their bikes for the Biltwell People’s Champ. This would be Steve’s entry, and after more than 100 entrants were knocked down to the top 25, the public vote took them down to 13, from which the final round of six were selected.

While COVID put a wrench in the typical works of this event, it didn’t stop Steve from taking top accolades and the $10,000 check that went with it.

This would be the bike that Steve always wanted to build. Starting with an S&S Panhead for reliability and looks. He used a set of Paughco Sportster tank shells that

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were narrowed by 1 ½” and made a flat bottom that he tunneled for the backbone. The 1.7-gallon fuel tank was too small, so Steve reused the auxiliary fuel tank and pump from his second custom, knowing he would definitely be putting miles on this bike. The pipes were fashioned after a set on Sonny Barger’s “Sweet Cocaine” from back in the day. The shifter was made from an iron cross cut out from an Indian Larry rotor.

This was a tip of the hat to the man who inspired him and was really the first person willing to spend time talking to a 21-year-old kid with a passion for building bikes. When it came to paint, Steve had always had black bikes. This would be a different story. He always wanted a Pearl Bike with variegated gold leaf, so this would be that bike.

Now, probably the best part of this bike, this guy, and the story here comes from Steve’s philosophy on custom bikes, that they are made to be ridden. Steve regularly puts auxiliary fuel tanks on his bikes because of that philosophy. When it was time for him to head out for Born Free with this build, you guessed it, he rode it. Over 1,000 miles later, he rolled into the invited builders’ circle through the desert and over the mountains to take the win. He was possibly the only builder that actually rode his bike there that year, and that is what we loved most about watching his story unfold.

Of course, we knew this story when he rolled into our Custom Bike Show in Sturgis, and it was immediately the bike to beat, which no one did. Steve took the Best Of Show that year, and with the story behind it, we couldn’t have picked a better representative of what this thing means to all of us.

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ello, boys n girls. I’m baaaaaaack... My apologies for missing an issue.

Let’s just say life has been happening. But I’m sure that’s true for all of us. Actually, I’m happy that 2023 is here. 2022 had its bitchin’ moments, but man, there were some whiz bangers too. I’ve never been fond of the saying, “Out with the old, in with the New’’... seems a bit harsh to me to disregard situations that might have proven to be opportunities for growth and knowledge... I’m sure not all of you think like me, so let’s just say with this New Year, let’s concentrate on what’s in front of us, NOT what’s in the rearview mirror..... Well, what is right in front of us? Yep, you guessed it, March, which means Daytona Bike Week 2023, will be kicking off the rally

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Article By: Xavier Muriel season.

I’m thrilled and honored to announce that I will be building the High Seas Rally Giveaway Bike for the 2023 cruise. The dates of this year’s cruise

are October 28 - November 4, 2023.

We’ll be sailing out of Tampa this time.

The High Seas Rally booth will be set up at Destination Daytona at Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley Davidson (formerly Rossmeyer’s Harley David-

son) again this year. I’ll have the beginnings of the giveaway bike on display, and you can follow its progress at Providence Cycle Worx and on the High Seas Rally media sites all year, leading right up to the giveaway announcement on the cruise.

Another thing that I am completely stoked about is the 2023 Chopper Friends Throwdown build. I, along with a bunch of bike builders from across the country, including Chris Callen, Rick Bray, Paul Yaffe, Jason Mook, Brian Klock, Curtis Hoffman, Tom Keefer, Jeff Zielinski, Ryan Gore, and a slew of other builders, will be bringing their creations to Winslow AZ. We will all be riding into the opening day of Arizona Bike Week 2023. Last Year’s FXR Throwdown was outstanding; all the bikes brought in were killer.

So I can’t wait to see what the pack

looks like this year. You can follow all the builders and their progress on IG with #ChopperFriendsThrowdown.

I’m building a Swedish-style chopper using my Birth year, 1968, GennyShovelhead. Right now, the motor is being rebuilt by the one and only Rich Pitoniak of Pitoniak Cyles. She is getting the works’ cuz’ I really want this baby to glisten. But first and always, it has to run and be reliable. I have no doubt Rich will hit it out of the park for me. The frame is a collaboration between Rick Bray of RKB Kustom Speed and myself. Without me knowing, Rick built a set of one-off trees for me, the likes have never seen before.

They’re really wild looking, and I can’t wait to see how it looks chromed to the hilt. I’m gonna do my best to mix the old with the new on this build and keep it simple, effective, and fun.

Since I haven’t written about the High Seas Rally 2022, let me just encompass it all by saying if you missed out last year, you’re going to want to get on board now! Not one soul I spoke to pre or post cruise said it was “okay”... On the contrary, they

said, “They had the time of their life!”

I mean, how can you go wrong with a boat full of motorcycle lovers, fantastic music, tons of money being given away, and getting to talk and hang with some of the industry’s leading builders and manufacturers? That sounds like a no-brainer to me. So again, don’t delay. Book today at www.highseasrally.com. I promise you won’t be sorry... Well, my friends, until next time - Take Care of Yourself and Each other.

God Bless, X.

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Article by Jenny Lefferts & Robert Filla Photography by Amal Bisharat

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n this final chapter covering the upgrades to my ailing 1993 883 Sportster, Stella, we address powder coating with the assistance of Elliot Pappas, owner of Champion Powder Coating in San Francisco.Elliot not only did the work but he also explained the magic.

Although the original idea for powder coating has been around for almost 70 years, the process remains a mystery to most people. Developed by a German scientist in the 1950s, powder coating was a solution to environmental concerns regarding liquid coatings’ solvent contamination. Initially, the powders were flamesprayed onto metallic surfaces to coat them. As technology advanced refinement of the procedure during the following 25 years eliminated flame dispersal. Today the powder coating process uses a

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solvent free dry mix of free-flowing plastic resins, thermoset polymers, pigments, and fillers that melt and fuse together when heated. The solid particles of coating powder are electrostatically charged in a

specially designed spray gun and carried by low velocity air to the surface of the piece to be coated.

The electrostatic charge holds the powder particles in place while the

part is cured in a 400-degree oven.

The heat of the oven causes a chemical reaction to occur and the powder to cure, creating a highly durable finish.

With the formulation of modern powders and the increased efficiency of spraying methods, this environmentally friendly coating has gained global popularity and is used in a variety of applications, from patio furniture to automotive parts. Bikers quickly learned to appreciate the toughness and corrosion resistance of powder coating and adopted it as a go-to finish for many sections on motorcycles, especially the chassis, which typically suffers heavy abuse.

Powder coating is limited by a few parameters that the advan-

tages of the process greatly overshadow. First, only metal can be powder coated (aluminum, carbon steel, stainless, brass, copper, titanium, etc.). The only exception is magnesium, which is very unstable for this process. (FYI— the oven temperature used to cure coated parts is low enough to avoid metal fatigue.) No type of plastic, fiberglass, or non-metallic part is suitable for powder coating (this includes any section of a custom motorcycle frame that has been molded with body filler, AKA: Bondo). Any body filler must be removed before powder coating. As a result, powder coating will not hide any dents, scratches, gouges or other surface imperfections. A clean, smooth surface will produce the best finish. But two of the most significant advantages of powder coating over traditional wet painting are the superior finish achieved when it comes to durability and corrosion resistance.

Powder coating also provides greater edge coverage of the parts with no thin areas of coating typical with wet solvent-based paints.

As with any coating process, surface preparation and cleanliness are key to success. Abrasive blasting with select media is the preferred prep method in powder coating. But unlike wet painting that uses sandblasting to etch the surface and provide bite for the wet pigments, the electrostatically charged powder literally wraps around the part and remains stuck in place until it melts in the oven and flows into a unified coating.

Before blasting, any sections of the part that should not be coated must be masked with high temperature polyester tape to prevent powder adhesion. In the case of our test machine, Stella, this would include the cogs on the rear rotor, the internals of the lower fork tubes and various closetolerance surfaces. Champion is a “champion” at determining what to mask, including using high temperature silicone plugs for threaded holes. The parts are then hung on a mobile rack and cleaned thoroughly by abrasive blasting. After

Owner & founder of Champion Powder Coating, Elliot Pappas. (NOT ELLIOT)

A family owned and operated business means there is always time for hijinks.

The collection of parts to be magically transformed.

Hand prepping the fender struts.

Smaller parts are wired together to prevent accidental loss.

Father & son meticulously preparing parts for coating

Packing fork lower sliders prior to masking.

Final masking of fork leg.

Taping rear rotor cogs to keep area free of sandblast media and powder coat.

No corners are cut or surfaces missed ensuring a quality product.

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Making sure all surfaces not to be coated are properly masked using high temperature polyester tape.

A special-designed gun applies the powder.

Some larger parts are media blasted on the table.

Hand prepping the fender struts.

Spraying charged coating particles onto charged parts.

Rolling the parts rack into the oven.

Elliot presenting a sample of the powder component.

After baking the parts at the proper temperature for the allotted time, the parts are allowed to cool.

The coating particulate is as fine as baby powder.

Since 2010, this crew has provided the highest quality powder coating services available in the Bay area.

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blasting, a hand prep using 220 grit sandpaper ensures a sound surface. (Aluminum pieces require a special primer before coating that prevents outgassing.) The parts are then given a positive charge in order for the electrolysis between the object and the powder to create a bond. After spray coating with colored powder, the rack with the hanging parts is wheeled into the oven. Once the proper temperature is achieved, it takes about 30 minutes to cook and cure.

Cool down time varies depending on the part.

Additionally, as custom powder coaters, Champion can match thousands of colors using their many powder suppliers and large in-stock selection. The color will stay bright and has less fading than with conventional paints. And with high, medium, and low gloss, metallic, textured, and candy powders available, there is no limitation on the selection of powder coating finishes available.

The oven and mobile rack at Champion are large enough to accommodate any size motorcycle frame or wheel. While they use state-of-the-art equipment, Champion remains an old school, family operation specializing in a handson approach to quality, taking pride in a satisfied customer, all conducted in an environmentally sensitive manner.The results of Stella’s cosmetic upgrade gives new meaning to the words “face powder,” adding years of durability and beauty to her life.

Champion Powder Coating Elliot Pappas 1461 Fairfax Ave. San Francisco, California 94124 Phone: 415.822.1800 Fax: 415.822.1802 www.championcoating.com

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or the 3rd time in their career the Shadley brothers were asked to build a bike for Drag Specialties. They chose to “do over” this 1967 Flatside Shovel that they already had in their collection. Of course, they used mostly Drag Specialties parts, showcasing that you don’t necessarily have to be a custom

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Article And Photos By: Melissa DeBord

bike builder to customize your bike... well, sorta.

The Shadley brothers, Mark and Paul have been in business for over 40 years, doing just that; building custom motorcycles and cars. They started out like so many others, working at a shop for other people, then doing jobs at home for friends, in their driveway which led them

to opening the doors of their own automotive shop. They eventually moved into a customized building and that is where they decided to open a shop dedicated to motorcycles, fabrication and repair.

Since then they have received many accolades, including being inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame.

The Shadley’s grew up in a family

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of motorcyclists. Their father had an old Panhead. Mark said he was about 10 years old when he learned to ride and in their family, which included 5 boys, it wasn’t if you were getting a motorcycle it was WHEN you would get one. He said even one of his sisters rides her own bike. Mark said he and Paul have been building bikes since they were kids. It’s a pastime, a passion and a way of making a living.

It’s such a passion for Mark that he couldn’t even tell me which of his 20 plus motorcycles was his favorite. He said he likes them all for different reasons. There are antiques, cruisers, and customs in the collection. For riding mark said you can’t beat his 19 Road Glide.

He still travels cross country with his buddies 2 to 3 thousand miles at a time, and he says it’s nice just to be able to enjoy the ride.

As far as this 67, Shadley’s chose

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to use the 67 Flat Side Shovelhead, on a stock frame. They built it into a 93 ci using S&S Pistons, Heads, Cam, Flywheels and Carb. They used the stock HD transmission with an Andrew’s Gear Set foot shifter.

The forks are Drag Specialties as well as the wheels, bars, risers, seat and taillight. They also used Drag’s gas tanks, but Mark modified them, and he also made the oil tank. The fenders are both from Klock Werks.

Along with the Shadley Bros custom paint job, with graphics by John Hartnett, one of the things that stood out to me was the headlight.

Sorry, guys, this isn’t something you can pick up out of the Drag Book, but you can find one and modify it yourself. This headlight is actually an old school off-road light, you know, the kind you might’ve had on top of your roll bar back in the day before the l.e.d light bars became the “thing”. Mark liked the style of it and wanted to use it on this build, so with a few modifications, he made it work.

When building a bike for Drag,

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SHADLEY SPECIAL TECH SHEET Owner: Mark Shadley City/State: Whitman, MA Builder: Shadley Bros.

Year: 1967 Model: FL Value: How much you got?

Time: 5 Months ENGINE Flat Side Shovel Year: 1967 Model: Shovel Builder: Mark Shadley Ignition: Unilight Displacement: 93 CI Pistons: S&S Heads: S&S Carb: S&S - E Cam: S&S Air Cleaner: Paughco Exhaust: Shadley Bros (Paughco – Modified) Primary: H.D – Drag Specialties TRANSMISSION Year: 1967 Make: HD Shifting: Foot – Andrew’s Gear Set FRAME Year: 1967 Model: HD - FL Rake: 32 Degrees - Stock Stretch: None Forks – Drag Specialties Builder: Shadley Bros Type: Glide Triple Trees: HD - Deuce Extension: None WHEELS Front Wheel: Drag Specialties Size: 21x3 Tire: Metzler Cruisetec 120/70/21 Front Brake: GMA Drag Rear Wheel: HD Size: 16x3.5 Tire: Metzler Cruisetec 130/90/16 Rear Brake: HD - Juice PAINT Painter: Shadley Bros Color: Black Type: PPG Graphics: John Hartnett Chroming: Meclec Powder Coating: Advanced Finishing ACCESSORIES Bars: Drag Risers: Drag Hand Controls: GMA Foot Controls: HD Gas Tank(s): Drag / Mark Shadley Modified Oil Tank: Mark Shadley Front fender: Klock Werks Rear Fender: Klock Werks Seat: Drag Specialties Headlight: Off Road Tail light: Drag Speedo: HD photographer: Melissa Debord

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you agree to let them keep the bike for a year so they can use it for promotional purposes. After the year it will be returned to the Shadley’s where it will be placed back into their collection.

You can learn more about the Shadley Brothers on their website, www.shadleybros.com

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hen you start talking performance with today’s modern bikes, the conversation in the first 2-3 questions goes to “Yeah, but which tuner are you running?” And there are a ton of options and arguments out there. But if you want to get the most out of your bike and not have to dyno it after each modification, we recommend ThunderMax. As we build these performance bikes in stages, as most of us do because of budgets and to keep our downtime limited, we have to reduce things we pay two or three times for. With ThunderMax, you simply modify your configuration, download it, take a rip, and let it autotune.

Thundermax, unlike other tuners, does not piggyback onto the factory ECM. It replaces the ECM, and you also replace the factory oxygen sensors. The entire installation, including using the Tmax (windows based) software to set up the base map, takes maybe 3 hours.

It’s designed to work with all factory options, including alarms. ABS, etc. ThunderMax’s key performance advantage relies upon its proprietary AutoTune technology, which utilizes 18mm Bosch wide-band oxygen sensor feedback to provide continuousAFR tuning

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corrections based on riding conditions like temperature and altitude. The integral ThunderMax AutoTune system, combined with the other system design

advantages, helps provide a motorcycle with increased throttle response and torque, improved overall rideability and performance, and a smoother and cooler running engine. After trying a few other tuners and discussing options with major players in the performance and race scene, we saw that most have used Thundermax for 10-plus years. All turbos

require the ThunderMax. So, depending on the budget and timeline of your build and what engine modifications you’re planning, the ThunderMax might be your best choice. If you have any questions hit our website or reach out to us at the shop.

Questions &Answers Q-Any advantages that most overlook?

A-Diagnostic capabilities and data logs. Keep track of over 100 parameters.

Q-How do you get maps?

A- Simply listed in software, and whatever isn’t there, simply reach out to ThundeMax, and they can assist in obtaining anything, not in their catalog. But the software comes with hundreds of proven and previously dyno’d maps.

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A-ThunderMax electronic fuel management systems are available for all 2002 & Up EFI-based Harleys.

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have to start by saying that through this great magazine, I have had the opportunity to talk to and meet many people in the motorcycle industry. All of them showcase their exceptional talent through our beloved motorcycles.

And all of them are willing to share their skills in hopes of keeping the lifestyle alive. So, when I was asked to write a feature on this particular

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motorcycle, I was excited and honored. Why you may ask. Well, this is a bike from one of the greats, Dave Perewitz. Mr. Perewitz has been a major part of the motorcycle scene for a long time. He has seen fads come and go, stayed current, and adapted to the changing styles.

And all during this time, he has built beautiful, classy machines.

So, now let’s get to the bike. Mr.

Perewitz bought this 2021 Softail Slim from Barbs Harley Davidson in New Jersey. He maybe put 50 miles on it before he tore it apart. The goal was to take the new build to Daytona Bike Week. So, with the bike bought and disassembled and a date set for the showing, it was time to start making phone calls.

Russ Wernimont, of RWD, was contacted for front and rear fenders

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to get the look right. These new fenders would give the bike a little more length, and the front would clear a fatter tire.

Fred Kodlin, Kodlin USA, supplied a rear lowering kit to get the desired altitude. Cory Ness supplied a set of Ness wheels and rotors that would bring it all together.

When all the sheet metal was figured out, it was time for some color. In the motorcycle world, the name Perewitz is synonymous with custom paint. PPG

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Pearl White was laid down to give the bike a flashy base for the graphics.

Keith Hanson came in to lay out the graphics. When all the colors were just right, they were sealed with Vintage Pro clear. While all this was going on, the engine parts were getting their share of color, this time with Cerakote.

Speaking of engine parts, there was no sense in putting the engine back together without bumping it up a little.

Rick Ward set Mr. Perewitz up with a 124 ci kit. Jay Souza handled the engine build, including a D & D exhaust and air cleaner from Nick Trask.

With everything coming together, a seat and handlebars were needed.

So, if you’re Dave Perewitz and you just happened to have designed a line of seats for Mustang, the choice is kind of obvious. If you haven’t seen them, check out Mustang for the Perewitz seats. They have some fantastic designs. The last thing needed to make this Softail a rider was a set of bars.

Nick Trask was contacted again, and

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DP’S SOFTY TECH SHEET Owner: DP City/State: Halifax MA Builder: Perewitz Year: 2021 Model: Softail Value: Priceless Time: 3 months ENGINE Year: 2021 Model: M8 Builder: Souza/Thayer Ignition: Power Vision Displacement: 124” Pistons: Rick Ward Heads: Rick Ward Carb: Screamin Eagle throttle body - FI Cam: Rick Ward Air Cleaner: Trask Exhaust: D&D (we love Rusty!)

Primary: stock TRANSMISSION Year: stock Make: Shifting: FRAME Year: Stock Model: Stock Rake: Stock Stretch: Stock Forks Builder: Stock Type: Stock Triple Trees: Extension: Stock WHEELS Front Wheel: Arlen Ness / Ness Rotors Size: 18x5.5 Tire: Continental Front Brake: HHI 6 Piston Rear Wheel: Arlen Ness Size: 18 x5.5 Tire: Continental Rear Brake: Stock PAINT Painter: Perewitz Color: White Pearl Type: PPG Graphics: Perewitz / Hanson Chroming: none ACCESSORIES Bars: Trask Risers: Trask Hand Controls: stock Foot Controls: stock Gas Tank(s):stock Oil Tank: stock Front fender: RWD Rear Fender: RWD Seat: Mustang Headlight: Letric Lighting Taillight: RWD Speedo: stock photographer: Nathan Schultz

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he came through.

Daytona was approaching fast.

The bike was together but not tuned.

Everything was gathered up and hauled to New York. Dan Thayer broke the engine in, and dyno-tuned it. When all was said and done, the M8 put out 147 hp and 144 tq. It was a pretty impressive engine wrapped in an amazing package.

When Daytona rolled around,

thanks to a bunch of people, the bike was done, and it was the hit of the rally.

This build goes to show that even the biggest names have friends they count on when it’s time to put in the work. So, grab some buddies, grab some beers, and hit the garage. Sure, you may not have a name known worldwide, but that may just be one build away from changing. Who knows, maybe I’ll be writing about you next time.

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fter two and a half years, thousands of miles of street-level promotions, and many, many parties with the cast and crew, the High Seas Rally was launched or relaunched this past November. As if revamping the idea of an entire motorcycle rally on a cruise ship wasn’t hard enough, the good folks of ECP Cruises also had COVID interrupt their first and second passage dates. The High Seas Rally, or what used to be known as Hogs on the High Seas, was a well-attended annual event that, over the years, became a cult favorite. When the original owners sold the program to ECP, much of that original and very faithful community that had been going every year wondered what would be lost with the new changes, what might stay the same. There

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would be a lot to live up to for them, and with the changes in the world, a lot would have to change to keep this type of entertainment a viable choice for a new generation.

As for me, I have to admit that I was a skeptic. I mean, the idea

of keeping the motorcycle in the motorcycle rally is a hill I have decided to die on, and I couldn’t imagine how in the hell you would do that on a Caribbean cruise with 3,000 wild-ass partying bikers. I agreed to join in on this adventure when

I discovered my brother and fellow magazine staffer Xavier Muriel would be building the give-a-way bike for the cruise.

Every paying passenger had a chance to walk away with this bike, and all the proceeds went to a cause that was very dear to his heart, dialysis.

A clinic was set up on the ship, and a group of dialysis patients and a caretaker for each were selected to join the High Seas Rally at no cost to them. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone who lives their life effectively tied to a dialysis machine.

For Xavier, it hit home.

He has been through the rigors of this disease with his brother Fernando who has had to have dialysis for some time. X brought the magazine and me, along with some of our builder buddies like Rick Bray, Tom Keefer, and Jason Hallman, to add to the motorized atmosphere. With

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their help, we held several episodes of Grease & Gears Garage during the cruise. The builders provided lessons in everything from welding to carb rebuilding.

But before I get ahead of myself, let’s get back to my preconceived idea that this would be a kinda hokey biker’s carnival at sea. Seriously, I really didn’t think it was going to fly.

As I write this article today, I can’t tell you how wrong I was. The level of community on this cruise was unlike any I had seen in and around motorcycling for a very long time.

These were all great people just looking to have a good time with other motorcycle people. The ECP staff did a masterful job at not pushing the “Biker” overtones and let it be what it was, naturally. They added things where appropriate, but their approach was pretty laid back and made for an unforgettable time. After the first cancellation of the original schedule due to COVID and then the second, the ECP crew decided to reward the passengers for their patience with a free drink package. This added to the overall feeling of jubilation for sure.

When they were adding to the party, they added to the lineup with the addition of Dave and Jody Perewitz and also brought along Paul and Suzy Q Yaffe. This officially made the voyage a Hamsters on The High Seas event, which brought along an excellent selection of yellow shirts. So what did this mean? Well, in addition to the bikes brought on board for display around the ship from Xavier’s original invited builders, there were also custom bikes from Nick Trask, Dave P, Paul Yaffe, Jeff Zielinski, and the one and only Mr. Werks, Brian Klock. This was a first for the HSR, and I can attest to the dedication it took them and the builders to get all these bikes on the ship. We all served as dock workers for the entire day of boarding to get them loaded on a platform that X had built. Each bike was loaded and then hoisted 40 feet in the air to get it to the deck it needed to be on to enter the ship.

Xavier and I were lucky enough to have our band, the Black Smoke Sinners, play at the kickoff party, and as a matter of fact, the pre-party that entire day was off the hook. To our surprise, Pat Patterson and Ryan Gore showed up at the last minute, giving us even more cannon fodder for the trip. After an entire day of hardcore antics, everyone was more than ready to set sail. Early the next

day, it was on; with the efficiency of a small army, music equipment, staging, lights, motorcycles, and about ten thousand bags were loaded, and off we went.

The first day we hauled ass to get into the Caribbean from Port Canaveral, FL. Our first stop was Nassau, but it would take an entire day of sailing to get there, so from the time of the sail away party with Steel Rod, the HSR house band, there was a complete list of events on board to keep passengers occupied. That was a constant theme onboard, and when we were between ports, the ship was filled with activities like the Trailer Park costume contest, biker attire contest, and concerts at both ends of the ship. There were two great theaters.

One featured the best dueling piano act on the planet. Of course, since Halloween night was during the cruise, the Halloween costume contest was off the hook, and finally, there was dress like a pirate night. The best part of all these theme nights was that everyone participated. Seeing so many great costumes and people in character have a good time was outstanding. There were no hangups, just people having fun. There were bands like Colt Ford and Molly

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Hatchet and shows like Family Feud.

At Sea, Paul Yaffe and Xavier hosted a panel of friends in a gut-busting series of inappropriate answers in a gameshow format. There were belly floppers, Poker Runs, pirate bingo contests, and hours upon hours of ‘hangin’ by the pool. The food was an event in and of itself and you had a million choices of what and where to eat at every meal. Yes, it’s true that the average person gains 7 pounds during a cruise, but I can happily say that I lost 5! But that’s only because I spent time in the fitness area instead of the ice cream stand by the pool.

As for us, the Grease & Gears Garage kept us pretty busy. We did two episodes a day in the Law Tigers Studio. We had the likes of Tom Keefer, Barbie the Welder, Rick Bray, and Brian Klock lending their expertise to interested rally-goers. We even had to feature spots where we did special interviews. One person asked the question, “So what’s a Hamster?”

Dave Perewitz and Keith Terry sat down to explain the story behind the legendary group of custom motorcycle nuts. The second session saw Xavier and Robert of Black Smoke Sinners join Rick Bray to explore the parallel worlds of motorcycles and music. I suggest you watch these videos over at the Cycle Source YouTube page, where they live along with the rest of the Grease & Gears performances from HSR 22. We also hosted a virtual bike show where contestants had to submit photos and info about their bikes before the cruise. We printed out the pictures, and they were posted all over the ship with numbers for a people’s choice vote.

10 classes were voted on by Cycle Source Staffers. Maverick Hytes took the best of show with his bitchin’ 2006 Chopper Guys Evo-based FXR. Each contestant got a treasure chest of prizes, and you can see the winners on Instagram.

Sadly, I had to share the responsibility of calling the winner of the Custom Bike built by Xavier Muriel, who was flown off the ship for an emergency that concluded in his brother losing his long-fought battle with Diabetes. God rest his brother, and our hearts are with Xavier and his family through this difficult time. The winner of this great custom build was Jerry Lindsay of Mansfield, Illinois.

From front to back, the ship was rocking with good people having a great time. No, it wasn’t a full-on bike rally, but it was filled with motorcycle

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people who all understood each other. You didn’t have to be anything other than who you were. You could talk and dress like you wanted, party as hard as your brains could handle, and ECP would throw a dash of biker spices in here and there, making it all fit perfectly. And it was all framed nicely by waking up every day to a different Caribbean island from Nassau to Coco Cay, then Puerto Plata and Labadee. There were incredible opportunities to go ashore and lounge on the beach or go on excursions. It was nonstop and more than I could have ever imagined. It was, in fact, not just a successful way to transition from the newly branded High Seas Rally, it was the trip of a lifetime and one I count myself as lucky to have attended.

But hey, the good news is you didn’t miss the one and only time it’s gonna happen. They are filling up a new cruise ship as we speak and will do it all over again. There’s still time for you to book your stateroom. Check them out at www.highseasrally.com and tell them Cycle Source sent you.

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’ve never been one for naming motorcycles…or any vehicle for that matter. If you have a 100’ ship, sure, I can see giving that a name…

Money Pit is always a good choice.

But even I have to admit that every so often, someone builds a machine that is so unique it deserves to be named after something besides its motor, and in this case, it’s a one of kind Shovelhead built by Chris Wilson, aptly named Venus. If you take a second to reflect on what you learned in school about Roman mythology, you’ll probably recall that Venus is the Roman goddess of love, beauty, desire, sex, fertility, prosperity and victory. That’s a lot wrapped up in one name, but when you look at the photos of Chris’

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Shovelhead, you can see that almost every one of the attributes can be used to describe his machine. The only one that doesn’t really fit is fertility (unless there has been a rash of pregnancies after all the bike shows Chris has won).

Riding motorcycles is in Chris’ blood.

Even before he could ride his own bike, his father had him perched on the handlebars of his old Husqvarna dirt bike, ripping up and down hills and around the neighborhood. I’m sure it took quite a bit of convincing before Chris’ mother would believe that riding on the handlebars was “perfectly” safe for a toddler, and it all worked out until the inevitable happened and Chris’ father wrecked the bike. As you can imagine, Chris was launched from the handlebars

like an F/A-18 off an aircraft carrier, but instead of climbing into the sky, he plunged headlong into a dense clump of bushes and was lost from sight. Of course, his mother was witness to all of this and was frantically searching the bushes for her son and no doubt cursing his father the whole time. In the end, Chris was found without any visible injuries, and a couple of years later, he was given his own bike to ride.

Fast forward to 2018, and Chris was still fooling around with motorcycles. After years of customizing all sorts of vehicles, from hot rods to Vespas, Chris realized he wanted to build something out of a vintage Harley-Davidson. This would be his first ground-up build, so the big question

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was, “what to build?”. The answer almost 30 years, a brother, really, came from builder Jeff Cochran who and he is an amazing metal fabricawas building some drop-seat Shov- tor and builder. His hands helped me els that really inspired Chris. After bring my vision to life, and most of messaging back and forth with Jeff, the time, when I wanted to do somea plan was set, and Chris spent the thing, he would immediately agree next two years gathering parts. or see where I was going. We really As you might expect, he started speak the same language when it with a drop seat kit, swing arm, comes to cars, bikes, etc. We work and oil tank from SpeedKing. He well together. Anyways, when I told also did a ton of work on the stock him that I wanted the stock upper frame, removing all the unneeded motor mount gone, he told me that stock tabs and brackets, cleaning all the old school guys like it, blah up the castings, relocating mounts, blah blah. I told him I don’t give a rat’s and removing the top motor mount and to cut it out. It’s gone. He also and the neck gusset. When talking didn’t want to let me do the frame about the motor mount, Chris said, silver because “Chopper frames are “I hated that stamped steel piece black.” LOL. Well, once we did our of junk, and I wanted it gone. Dusty first mock assembly, I told him it was has been one of my best friends for okay; he could say it out loud. Then

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he says, “You were right.” We had a lot of fun bouncing ideas off of each other but when there was a sticking point, I stuck to my guns. I knew I had it right.”

Out front, Chris is running a repop springer with a 21” wheel, but since he isn’t running a front fender or brake, he went the extra mile and removed the fender and brake tabs. That might not sound like much until you remember that the front end had to be re-chromed after they were removed... Custom handlebars provide the steering, and a vintage Unity fog light dispels the darkness as Chris rips down the road.

The bike is powered by a 98” Shovelhead engine, originally out of a 1980 FLH. The massive motor is hooked to the Baker N1 6 into 4 transmission via a modified 2” belt drive and is kick only. This means Chris has to keep everything dialed if he wants to get that thing cranked without passing out from exhaustion.

On the rear, Chris is running a 16” wheel under a Cooper Smithing fender.

One of his favorite parts of the bike is the tiny rear tail light mounted under the fender. Chris said, “I had a tail light that I was in love with, but I hated everywhere we looked to put it. We joked about sticking it under the fender, and I was like, “That’s it!” So, there it is. I had never seen a light mounted like that, and it worked out perfectly. One of my favorite things on the bike.”

To add just one more custom touch, every modified or handmade part has three little lines machined into it. This includes the throttle cable adjuster, the wheel spacers, sissy bar, and more.

Chris said, “…there are threes everywhere on this bike. It’s a secret little theme all over that almost no one will notice, but I know it’s there for me.”

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VENUS TECH SHEET Owner: FakirOne City/State: Atlanta, GA Builder: FakirOne - Low Road Motor Co. Year: 1980 Model: Harley-Davidson FLH Value: “One Million Dollars” Time: 8 months to build ENGINE Year: 1980 Model: Harley-Davidson FLH Builder: Slim’s Garage Atlanta Ignition: Morris Magneto MM74L Displacement: 98” Pistons: 3 5/8” S&S .10 over Heads: Stock with some magic Carb: S&S Super E Cam: Air Cleaner: Trident Cycle Supply Bullseye Exhaust: Southern Stahl Werks & owner Primary: BDL 2” “Softail” open TRANSMISSION Year: 2019 Make: Baker Drivetrain N1 drum Shifting: Hand Shift FRAME Year: 1984 Model: FLH w/ SpeedKing Dropseat Rake: Stock Stretch: Stock Forks: Modified Mid-USA Builder: FakirOne Type: Springer Triple Trees: Extension: -2” WHEELS Front Wheel: TC Bros Moto Iron Spool Size: 2.15” x 21” Tire: Avon MKII 3.00-21 Front Brake: Rear Wheel: V-Twin Size: 3.00 x 16 Tire: Avon AM7 5.00-16 Rear Brake: Tokico/Pilgrimage bracket PAINT Painter: @Joel845/Lewis Rod & Custom Color: Cobalt Blue Teal Candy Type: House of Kolor / Paint Huffer Graphics: Acetylene smokey smoke Chroming: They suck, wont share ACCESSORIES Bars: Southern Stahl Werks/lane splitter Risers: Trident Cycle Supply Springer Hand Controls: TC Bros throttle Foot Controls: Mod GMA Softail forwards Gas Tank(s): Cycle Standard Axed 2.2 gallon Oil Tank: Speedking Racing Front fender: None Rear Fender: Cooper Smithing Co. Seat: Headlight: Vintage Unity Fog Light Taillight: Mod. After Hours Chopper Titmouse Speedo: Drag Spec Electronic Speedo/Speedway GPS PHOTOGRAPHER:panhead jim

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Since the bike has been together, Chris has been winning shows up and down the East coast. If all this doesn’t convince you that this is one badass Shovelhead, then you should check it out yourself. If you’re on the East coast, there’s a good chance you’ll catch Chris at a show near you and quite possibly witness Venus taking home another victory!

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Article By: Charlie Weisel

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ounds of powdery white snow lay windswept against my garage door; an icy barrier between motorcycle and the open road.

Blustery winds sweep off the mountains as the winter sun moves hastily from East to West. Hung low in the southern sky it brings the return of darkness at about the time our eyes have just begun adjusting to the daylight.

The dark days of winter have arrived with a vengeance this year, and with it, stripping away all desire to work on my motorcycle in the ice box I call my garage. The work must be completed, however, and soon. The Cycle Showcase is just around the corner, and I have committed myself to be there. In my opinion, winter motorcycle shows are a blessing and a curse. They provide a great excuse to go somewhere and see your pals, but if you are like me

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and prefer to ride to them, then you need to be prepared for an adventure. Anytime you leave

home on a motorcycle between the months of October and March, you had best be prepared for

some pretty harsh conditions. You readers in the southern states can probably disregard that statement and can continue to rub your sunshine and warm temperatures in our faces.

No problem.

So why do it? Why not just trailer the bike? This is a very fair question and one with an answer that shows a blatant disregard for logic. I’ve been told that I probably have at least one, if not two, screws loose in this head of mine, but without an official diagnosis of this ailment, I will simply carry on as if my actions are normal.

But seriously, though, I love the challenge and the unknown of these sorts of adventures. This is something that I’ve preached about plenty of times in the past but hear me out anyway.

Adventure comes in all forms. Sometimes it is the distance covered, sometimes the route taken, and often times it is the time of year in which we choose to adventure. Read that last

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statement to mean ‘less than optimal weather conditions.’ In the past, when making the February ride to St Louis, I’ve opted to stay on the interstate and get there as quickly as possible, the thought process being to minimize exposure time. It is a strategy that works, but I’m considering something a little different this year.

I’m exploring the idea of sticking to the backroads, maybe even dirt, and camping along the way. The idea would be to “embrace the suck,” as they say in the Army. So, instead of covering the 881 miles from my house in Longmont, Colorado to St. Louis, Missouri, in two days like I usually do, I’m looking at taking upwards of 4 days. There are plenty of campgrounds along the way, an endless supply of two-lane blacktop roads, an equal amount of gravel options, and the occasional roadside diner to warm my paws and fill my gut.

This all feels like a completely feasible, relatively short adventure that could satisfy my need to get out and explore when the weather forecaster is saying to stay inside and read a book by the fireplace with a warm dog curled up at your feet, its fur becoming one with the sheepskin rug it lays upon. And you can add a hot cup of Joe steaming with perfection on the chair side table.

Think about it. This is an image fit for a Norman Rockwell painting. But most of you reading this don’t live the lifestyle fit for a Norman Rockwell painting, you are of the breed that craves adventure and risk, and I am no exception.

This all feels like a great and exciting plan, but there is one notable problem at the moment. My brain is ready for the adventure, but my motorcycle most definitely is not. Much work will need to be done between now and February 7th, but it is not insurmountable. If I’m being honest, I could probably get it all done over the course of a few days once the motivation kicks in. I have a pile of parts scattered across my toolbox and garage floor, a few more parts I still need to get ordered, and some replacing of winter riding gear that I’ve worn out. I’m even considering installing speakers in my helmet to listen to some tunes.

It’s been a few years since I’ve had that luxury. There’s nothing better

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than some Black Sabbath cranked to 11 to keep the motivational juices flowing. Now, with all this being said, every bit of this plan is hinging on the road conditions. A layer of ice and snow will put the brakes on all of this glorious daydreaming faster than a jackrabbit escaping its prey. But, as I have already mentioned, that is the nature of winter motorcycle travel. You must be willing to adapt at a moment’s notice.

Adventure lies somewhere between comfort and misery, on the finite edge between logic and insanity. It is only when we are forced to dig deep within ourselves, to find the part of us we didn’t know existed to carry on, that we will discover the true nature of adventure, exploration, and personal strength. A strength that is, both mental and physical, that we can carry into our daily lives making everything else seem easy and, with that, the confidence to know that we carry the ability to overcome life’s biggest

challenges.

So what are your plans during this year’s cold season? Will you take on an adventure of your own and test your abilities to overcome uncomfortable obstacles? Will you put yourself into an environment way beyond your comfort zone? Start viewing winter as less of a curse and more of an opportunity.

Use the motorcycling “off season” to not only repair and improve your motorcycle but to repair and improve yourself as well.

To stay current with my whereabouts, you can follow me on Instagram @travelingchopper

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S&S Slip-on Exhaust for Indian Chieftain and Challenger

The Broadhead Slip-ons feature slash cut end caps that open to the sides and gracefully follow the lines of the factory bags and the internals include stainless main baffles with removable dB reducers that allow you to tune sound and power to your liking. Broadhead slip-ons are available in black or chrome. The Fishtail is a subtle take on a classic shape with an elaborately cast aluminum tip as well as the same durable internals as other S&S slip-ons. We’re thinking the Fishtail is probably a better fit for the Chieftain than the more sporty Challenger, but it will definitely fit both. Like everything else S&S does, their exhausts are all made in the USA! Wake up your Indian touring machine with either S&S slip-on from your local Indian Dealer or wherever S&S performance parts are sold. Check out the details on their site at - https://www.sscycle.com/feature/indian-motorcycles.

klock werks Henry Hugger series front fender

If you’d like to step away from traditional “full coverage” fender style, take a look at our Tire Hugger Series Front Fender options for Harley-Davidson. Designed to hug your tire closely and let you show off your wheel, these direct bolt-on replacement fenders will dramatically change the look of your bike. Pick a style, send it to paint, bolt it on! The use of 5-axis laser cutting ensures accurate fitment, and the stamped steel with e-coat minimizes any need for bodywork and continues to resist rust and corrosion even after it’s painted. We love it when something so simple can make such a big difference, and we think you will too.FIT KIT is complete with satin mounting blocks. 16”/17”/18”/19” Front Wheel - 19” with a 130/60-19 21” Front Wheel - 120/70-21 and 130/60-21 Tires For Arlen Ness “Hot Legs” applications, must use a Klock Werks 83-13 Tire Hugger Fender and specific Klock Werks “Hot Legs” fender spacers (sold separately). www.getklocked.com

feuling STANDARD BA AIR CLEANER

The Feuling BA™ Air Cleaner lengthens the Intake runners and increases air velocity, delivering added volume for balanced dynamic flow. The BA Air Cleaner features a highflow billet aluminum velocity stack with optimal opening diameter, outer lip and internal (id) taper. The BA™ Air Cleaner includes a highflow reusable air filter and one piece billet cage. The one-piece design creates a clean look and eases installation when compared to the industry standard multi stack up construction. With performance in mind, we created a convertible backing plate offering optional cylinder head venting. Out of the box, The Feuling BA™ Air Cleaner is set up with OEM - style cylinder head breathing, routing into the intake with optimized vent hole locations to meet emissions standards. Impressive horsepower and torque gains on any engine. Developed and designed on the flow bench, dyno tested and track proven. Made in the USA. www.feulingparts.com

Z1R introduces the Women’s bomber Jacket DRAG SPECIALTIES CHROME REAR AXLE KIT

Give your rear wheel the reliable support it needs with the Drag Specialties Chrome Rear Axle Kit. The axle is made of chrome-moly steel with a bright chrome finish. Kit includes the axle, spacers, nuts and washers. Available for 09-13 FLHT/FLHR/FLHX/FLTR models for a suggested retail price of $119.95. https://www.dragspecialties.com/search; q=02141967;r=eJyrVkrLzClJLSpWsoqO rQUAJusFKA%3D%3D For more information, go to www.dragspecialties.com

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Z1R introduces the brand-new women’s Bomber jacket. Fashionable but functional. A quilted chassis with faux leather sleeves is outfitted with a ribknit stretch waistband and collar for increased comfort, two hand warmer pockets, and a polyester liner that wicks moisture and improves comfort.

Available in sizes XS-3W. Suggested retail $149.95-159.95. Head on over to your local Z1R dealer or www.Z1R. com to check these out!

DRAG SPECIALTIES OIL EXTRACTORS

The Drag Specialties oil extractor is a great tool for any shop or garage. Perfect for easy and clean removal of engine oil, transmission oil, coolant and brake fluid. The fluid extractors are manually pumped and operate by vacuum.

Fluids are kept safe and sealed to avoid spills. Comes complete with a built-in carry handle and spout, main extraction tube, extension tubes, built-in shut off valve to prevent overfill, built-in manual pressure relief valve and a foldaway foot hold bracket. Available in 2 sizes – 4.0 liter for a suggested retail of $118.95 and 6.5 liter for a suggested retail of $129.95. https://www.dragspecialties. com/search;q=38010422;r=eJyrVkrLzClJLSpWsoqOrQU AJusFKA%3D%3D

DRAG SPECIALTIES IGNITION SWITCH KITS

When replacement is needed, choose an Ignition Switch Kit from Drag Specialties.

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The complete kits include a single-disc master cylinder assembly along with a clutch lever assembly. Designed to work with stock and most custom switch housings that accept your OEM switches and wires. Available in chrome or matte black for 18-22 Softail models with a single disc front brake system. MSRP $279.95. https://www.dragspecialties.com/search; q=06102199;r=eJyrVkrLzClJLSpWsoqOr QUAJusFKA%3D%3D

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Article By: Heather Callen Photos Courtesy Of: Josh Boggs

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wenty-nine-year-old Josh Boggs hails from small town Cheswick, PA, where by day he’s a full-time machinist and precision TIG welder, and by night he is father to three kids under the age of 6 and the self-taught owner/operator of Steel City Blacksmithing. Needless to say, there isn’t a whole lot of time to pursue a hobby.

But, like many others, when there is a will, there is a way. We’ve known Josh for a minute, but when we saw his first and only custom motorcycle build on the Dennis Kirk Garage

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Build page, we knew it was the perfect candidate for these pages.

Josh comes from a motorcycle family. His dad has always had what he calls “cookie-cutter” Harleys, and his little brother also rides. Unfortunately, they lost his older brother in 2015 to a motorcycle accident.

Despite that loss, apparently, the old adage holds true; a family that rides together stays together.

Boggs’s first foray into the twowheeled world was on a dirt bike when he was twelve. That was it; the infection set in. He raced moto-

cross through high school and got his first street-legal bike when he was 16 before he even had his driver’s license. He wasn’t too thrilled to admit that his first bike was a 2001 Hyosung GT 250 that he rode the wheels off of. To that, we say, who cares?! It was a motorcycle, and everyone has to start somewhere.

For a good bit, Josh’s motorcycle interests lay primarily in the metric world. That is until he got his first Harley-Davidson when he was twenty-two.

Not unlike many his age, Josh

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BEGINNER’S LUCK TECH SHEET Owner: Josh Boggs City/State: Tarentum PA Builder: Josh Boggs Year: 2004 Model: Sportster Value: Unknown Time: 225 Hours ENGINE Year: 2004 Model: Sportster Builder: t Fathman Custom Motors Ignition: Stock Displacement: 883 Pistons: Stock Heads: Stock Carb: Lectron Cam: Stock Air Cleaner: Lowbrow Customs Exhaust: Steel City Blacksmithing (SCBS) Primary: Stock TRANSMISSION Year: 2004 Make: Harley Davidson Shifting: Hand Shift SCBS FRAME Year: 2022 Model: Twisted Rubbermount Frame SCBS Rake: 30 degrees Stretch: Up 5.5” Out 6” FORKS Builder: Modified Stock Type: 39mm shaved lowers SCBS Triple Trees: Stock shaved/polished SCBS Extension: Stock WHEELS Front Wheel: Moto Iron Spool Hub Size: 21” Tire: Avon Speedmaster Front Brake: None Rear Wheel: Moto Iron Size: 18” Tire: Dunlop K70 Rear Brake: Stock PAINT Painter: Dan Bliss at No Luck Paint Works Color: Snow White/ Green Pearl Flake Type: Custom Paints’/Cande Shop Graphics: Fred Ewelll Jr. Chroming: None Engraving: Biggie Scrolls & Flame Art ACCESSORIES Bars: Steel City Blacksmithing Risers: Steel City Blacksmithing Hand Controls: Steel City Blacksmithing Foot Controls: Steel City Blacksmithing Gas Tank(s): Lowbrow Customs Oil Tank: Swap Meet Special Front fender: None Rear Fender: Cooper Smithing Co. Seat: Pork Choppers Custom Leather Headlight: Lowbrow Customs Taillight: Hypnic Jerk Customs Speedo: The car in front of me Photographer:

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grew up watching Biker Build-Off, so it Josh says he drew much of his inspididn’t take to long for him to start cut- ration from some heavy hitters in the ting that sucker up to make it his own. A motorcycle scene, like Billy Lane and social media-based bike build-off really Jesse James; however, being a blackkicked things off for this bike. He had smith, he looked to blacksmith Albert wanted to build a bike to showcase his Paley as well. He credits the braided blacksmithing skills, and this seemed the downtubes done by Paul Cox for his perfect opportunity to get exposure and own. This led to a lifelong memory of twisting his together like a helix. The a full custom scoot at the same time.

Once he started cutting, he quickly material was 1” solid hexagon stock realized that the only stock part he had that he had previously twisted. It was left was the lower motor mounts. From a long, arduous process that he had in there, he decided to just connect the dots his head for a bit, but he admits it took with some of his custom twisted stock. a lot more work than expected.

Even after all that, Boggs says that Josh says it was a blast to build because everything was hand forged and built to the biggest challenge was dialing in the fit. He loved that he was able to use his carb after it was completed. Initially, he machines. However, he says that much used a stock CV but used a no-name of the metal work was done the old-fash- rebuild kit to save money for other ioned way with a bandsaw, grinder, and parts. The float height was in spec, and everything was spotlessly clean, but files.

he just couldn’t get it running right.

Come to find out, after many hours of aggravation, the float from the rebuild kit was dimensionally incorrect, so even though the float height was set to Harley specs, it was still starving for fuel. He says the biggest lesson learned was not to be a cheap ass!

Josh had loads of support throughout the process, including Dan Bliss, Fred Ewell Jr., Steve Milward, Ryan Frost, Terri Piana, and even our own Mark Persichetti. He says that he couldn’t have done it without them!

After about 225 hours over 4 months, Josh completed his first full custom build, aptly titled “Beginner’s Luck.” Man, if this is his first build, we sure can’t wait to see what he comes up with next.

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Hey, Hopefully, this will be a year of truth and integrity on the government side all over the world. And hopefully, it will rub off on the motorcycle industry and us grubby bikers as freedom.

Let’s hit the news: BUELL Motorcycles Aligns With Freedomroad Financial - Names Director of Consumer and Service Center Relations Buell Motorcycles, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based manufacturer of high-performance motorcycles, has forged a new alliance with FreedomRoad Financial, a division of Evergreen Bank Group, Member FDIC. By announcing this relationship, Buell is pleased to answer fans’ calls for consumer financing options.

“We couldn’t be more excited to offer enthusiasts this resource.

Bottom line, it means we can put more Buell bikes under more riders,” said Bill Melvin, CEO of Buell Motorcycles. “We’re already known for offering a unique motorcycling expe-

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rience – helping customers get their dream bike. Now they can also get a great financing option.”

FreedomRoad Financial is one of the largest U.S. powersports lending companies, taking great pride

in maintaining the highest customer service and dealer satisfaction. But above all, they understand the rider lifestyle and work hard to help customers optimize it.

These are qualities Buell takes

very seriously, and that is why Buell is equally pleased to introduce and welcome Chris Pobanz, the company’s first Director of Consumer and Service Center Relations. With decades of experience in powersports, Pobanz is perfect for this new consumer relations position. He walks clients step-by-step through ordering their new, custom-made Buell, helping them navigate the numerous design decision along the way. These include appearance preferences, accessories, and more.

In the production phase, Pobanz works closely with buyers to monitor the manufacturing schedule, keeping them informed of their place in the queue and tracking their bike’s delivery via specialized carriers when it’s ready to ship.

As important as building the perfect motorcycle for every client, Pobanz specializes in two areas.

One is setting up each buyer’s Buell service center – as the purchase of every made-to-order Buell comes with its own clientlocated Approved Service Center. The other is acting as the point person for clients who wish to finance through FreedomRoad Financial.

Buell is back and delivering performance and excitement at every turn. www.BuellMotorcycle.com Motorcycle Riders Foundation Alert - ABATE of Wisconsin has been asking the State Department of Transportation to fully investigate all crashes involving not only Tesla’s, but all vehicles with Autonomous Technology built in, to learn the impact of this technology on Wisconsin roads. This is our chance to help the Motorcycle Riders Foundation in getting Con-

gress members to request the same from NHTSA. The survey only takes a minute to complete so PLEASE, complete it and forward it on to all your family and friends. Let’s get all eight Wisconsin Congress members to sign on to this very important letter.

The Co-Chairman of the House Motorcycle Caucus, Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan, is sending a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding self-driving cars and motorcycles.

Crashes involving selfdriving cars and motorcycles have made news over the last few months and Rep. Walberg and his colleagues on Capitol Hill are seeking answers.

In the letter to Ann Carlson, Acting Administrator of NHTSA, lawmakers are asking basic questions like, “Should motorcyclists take extra precautions when sharing the road with this new technology?”

Want to help? Follow this issue on the Motorcycle Riders Foundation website.

TUCKER Hires Dallas Cowboys Executive To Fill VP Of Marketing Role - Tucker Powersports today announced the hiring of Lesley Madsen as the company’s Vice President of Marketing.

Madsen’s role at Tucker is focused on delivering impactful marketing programs for the company’s “ownedbrands” as well as the products distributed by Tucker. Madsen left her role at Dallas Cowboys Merchandising to join Tucker earlier this month.

Tucker President and CEO Marc McAllister had earlier announced a restructure of the company’s Sales

and Marketing functions and his plan to bring new leadership into the company.

“Lesley’s experience in marketing, brand building and distribution makes her a natural for this role at Tucker,” said McAllister. “She will bring her strategic and analytical approach to our marketing efforts and will help us provide better support for our brands and our dealers.”

“I grew up in a family that loved the outdoors,” said Madsen. “My family’s dedication to scouting gave us a true

appreciation for outdoor adventure.

This opportunity with Tucker gives me a chance to leverage my professional talent to support our dealers and customers who share the same passion.”

Madsen’s business background includes seven years with the merchandise arm of the Dallas Cowboys with responsibility for supporting retail and wholesale marketing and distribution for the Dallas Cowboys and 81Eighty organizations. Previous to the Cowboys, she held leadership roles in marketing, advertising, public relations advertising and digital communications with major brands in electronics and entertainment.

Harley-Davidson Kicked Off 120th Celebration Year--H-D.com to Host

New 2023 Motorcycles and HarleyDavidson Homecoming Harley-Davidson revealed its details of the first annual HarleyDavidson Homecoming, a celebration 120 years in the making. All the news will stream live at 10 a.m. CST at Harley-Davidson.com.

“2023 marks the 120th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson during which we’ll honor our rich heritage, celebrate with our fans and riding community, and reveal our newest motorcycles and product offerings,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of HarleyDavidson. “Please join us as we kick off our 120th Anniversary with exciting new model introductions and a peek at what we have in store for the landmark year ahead.”

The 2023 HarleyDavidson Homecoming event will fill four days with music, food, and moto-culture at multiple venues throughout the Milwaukee area on July 13-16, 2023. Details on entertainment, scheduled events, venues, ticket packages, and lodging will appear at H-D.com on Jan. 18, where visitors can also sign up for ongoing Homecoming updates. Everyone is welcome and invited from riders, coriders, to fans, and families.

Report From The Mic - What the Midterm Election Results Mean for Powersports The midterm elections will affect you, your company, and all of powersports, in the year ahead and beyond. But what should you expect in 2023?

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Democrats have increased their hold on the U.S. Senate.

Across the states there are new governors and new legislatures.

Looming are new regulations and reporting requirements for the PFAS chemicals used in many of the products we make and sell every day.

Tariffs on Chinese imports still threaten to raise prices and drop sales on parts, accessories, and apparel.

Right-to-repair bills could create huge service and warranty problems, and even lead to damage for brand reputations.

Members of the Biden cabinet will still have a tremendous impact on what happens with our nation’s highways and with public land access.

Politics matters to the bottom line for each and every company in the powersports industry. These issues matter to riders and drivers everywhere. So, you will want to know what’s going on in Washington, D.C., and in states from coast to coast.

-MIC

Triumph Going To Race - Triumph Motorcycles will enter the SuperMotocross World Championship at the start of the 2024 season… and they say they are playing for keeps.

With the input from the greatest Supercross & Motocross racer of all time, Global OffRoad Brand Ambassador Ricky Carmichael, Triumph has assembled a veteran team of managers with championship winning experience to lead the all-new United States-based Triumph factory race team.

The US motocross program, operating under the all-new global Triumph Racing banner, will be led

by Team Principal Bobby Hewitt and Team Manager Stephen ‘Scuba’ Westfall. The team will be located at a dedicated new state-of-the-art private race facility in the US. “Following close on the heels of our recent announcement to enter the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2024, today’s launch of Triumph’s partnership with the

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incredibly talented team of Bobby and Scuba in the all-new Monster Energy AMA SuperMotocross World Championship continues our journey to the top tier of off-road competition and racing,” says Triumph CEO Nick Bloor. “I have no doubt, knowing the experience and capability shared between our dedicated in-house design and engineering teams, and Bobby’s hand selected team of racing experts, that this partnership will make an indelible mark on the history of this incredible sport and Triumph’s illustrious brand.”

-DealerNews

The Biggest Bike Company In The World - According to Insider Monkey Honda is the biggest with a market

capitalization of $50 Billion. This year they sold 19.3 million motorcycles globally.

More News From The Law Tigers Crew - How to Get a Motorcycle History Report Free You’re considering buying a used motorcycle, but you want to make sure everything is above board.

Whether you’re buying from a private party or a dealer, you should still get a motorcycle history report to verify that the bike is not stolen, there’s not a lien you should know about, and everything is being represented accurately.

Instead of paying for a report,

which can get expensive if you’re looking at multiple bikes, why not get one for free? It’s faster and easier to do than you might have thought possible! In this article, we’ll show you how.

What Is in a Motorcycle History Report? One of the most compelling reasons to review a motorcycle history report before you finalize a purchase is to confirm the bike has a clean title. The last thing you want is to end up with a stolen motorcycle, one that has a lien attached to it, or one that has significant undisclosed damage.

There are different sections to the reports, and you’ll typically find the following information: – Ownership history – Liens and loans – Last odometer reading – Market value – Vehicle specifications (including but not limited to fuel efficiency, maintenance, and warranties) – Other specifications (weight, engine, length and width, etc.) – Accident history (including serious repairs) – OEM recalls – Whether the motorcycle was used as a taxi, rental, etc.

Get a Free Motorcycle History Report in Two Easy Steps.

Thanks to modern technology, you don’t have to wait in line at the DMV and pay to acquire detailed motorcycle history reports. Using the Internet, you can now use a VIN lookup service and get these reports for free. Just follow these two quick steps, and you’re done!

STEP 1: LOCATE THE MOTORCYCLE’S VIN NUMBER. Short for Vehicle Identification Number, the VIN is a unique identifier assigned to your bike. Think of it as the motorcycle equivalent of a Social Security Number. The only difference is that, while Social Security Numbers are nine digits, a VIN has 17 characters, consisting of both numbers and letters.

Not sure how to find your motorcycle VIN number? Though there are variations on where the VIN is, for most models, you’ll be able to find it either at the steering column base, near the cylinders, or stamped on the

frame.

STEP 2: GO ONLINE. Several websites will allow you to check your motorcycle’s VIN free of charge. Once you have the VIN, you can go to VinFreeCheck or VINCheck, enter the VIN, and you’ll get a free report that includes collision reports, detailed history records, odometer readings, realtime market pricing, and more.

If you don’t have the VIN, you can simply enter the license plate on the website and access reports from there. However, you’ll have to pay for those reports, so we recommend taking the extra couple of minutes to locate the motorcycle’s VIN before proceeding.

Free Motorcycle History Reports Versus Paid Reports - Keep in mind that obtaining a free motorcycle history report will not always give you as much information as a paid

report. However, this is a great first step to getting some background information about a motorcycle and its history. You can always purchase a more comprehensive report later if you decide you are serious about

costs. Once you narrow down your selection, you can always buy a report for your top choice.

Motorcycle Knowledge is Power - Being armed with information about a motorcycle before purchasing it can save you a lot of money and heartache down the (open) road. At Law Tigers, our team is composed of passionate motorcycle readers ready to help. To learn more, visit our website or give us a call at 1-888-863-7213.

There you have it. If you need more happening news, slip over to Bikernet. com weekly for updates, and never give up.

Ride Free Forever, Bandit

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psychology and explaining the phenomenon of “mixed emotions.” The husband turned to his wife and said, “Honey, that’s a bunch of crap. I bet you can’t tell me anything that will make me happy and sad at the same time.” She took that bet and said: “Out of all your friends, you have the biggest penis.”

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thel was a bit of a demon in her wheelchair and loved to charge around the nursing home, taking corners on one wheel, and getting up to maximum speed on the long corridors.

Because the poor woman was one sandwich short of a picnic, the other residents tolerated her, and some of the males actually joined in. One day, Ethel was speeding up one corridor when a door opened, and Kooky Clarence stepped out with his arm outstretched. “STOP!” he shouted in a firm voice. “Have you got a license for that thing?” Ethel fished around in her handbag and pulled out a Kit Kat wrapper and held it up to him. “OK” he said, and away Ethel sped down the hall.

As she took the corner near the TV lounge on one-wheel, Weird Harold popped out in front of her and shouted, “STOP! Have you got proof of insurance?” Ethel dug into her handbag, pulled out a drink coaster, and held it up to him. Harold nodded, and said “Carry on, ma’am.” As Ethel neared the final corridor before the front door, Crazy Craig stepped out in front of her, stark naked, with a very sizable erection. “Oh, good grief,” cried Ethel, “not the Breathalyzer again”

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owards the end of a round of golf, Dave hit his ball into the woods and found it in a patch of pretty, yellow buttercups. Trying to get his ball back in play, he ended up thrashing just about every buttercup in the patch. All of a sudden, POOF!! In a flash and puff of

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smoke, a little old woman appeared.

She said, ‘I’m Mother Nature! Do you know how long it took me to make those buttercups? Just for doing what you have done, you won’t have any butter for your popcorn for the rest of your life... better still, you won’t have any butter for your toast for the rest of your life.... As a matter of fact, you’ll never have any butter for anything for the rest of your life!!!’ Then POOF! She was gone! After Dave recovered from the shock, he hollered for his friend, ‘Fred, where are you?’ Fred yells back ‘I’m over here in the pussy willows.’

Dave shouts back, ‘don’t swing, Fred; for the love of God, don’t swing!!!’

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little boy asked his teacher if he could go to the bathroom. She said yes. When he went to wipe his fanny there was no toilet paper so, he used his hand. When he got back to class, his teacher asked, “What do you have in your hand?” The boy said, “A little leprechaun and if I open my hand he’ll get scared away.” He was then sent to the principal’s office and the principal asked him, “What do you have in your hand?” The little boy said, “A little leprechaun and if I open my hands he’ll get scared away.” The principal got mad and yelled, “Open your hands NOW!” He did and the little boy said, “Oh great, now look what you did, you scared the shit out of him!”

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husband and wife were sitting watching a TV program about

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od was missing for six days.

Eventually, Michael, the archangel, found Him, resting, on the seventh day. He inquired, “Where have you been?” God smiled deeply and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, “Look, Michael. Look what I’ve made.” Archangel Michael looked puzzled, and said, “What is it?” “It’s a planet,” replied God, and I’ve put life on it. I’m going to call it Earth, and it’s going to be a place to test Balance.”

“Balance?” inquired Michael, “I’m still confused.” God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth. “For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth, while southern Europe is going to be poor.

Over here I’ve placed a continent of white people, and over there is a continent of black people. Balance in all things.” God continued pointing to different countries. “This one will be extremely hot, while this one will be very cold and covered in ice.” The Archangel, impressed by God’s work, then pointed to a land area and said, “What’s that one?” “That’s Pennsylvania, the most glorious place on earth.

There are beautiful mountains, rivers and streams, lakes, forests, hills, and plains. The people from Pennsylvania are going to be handsome, modest, intelligent, and humorous, and they are going to travel the world. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking, high achieving, carriers of peace, and producers of good things.” Michael gasped in wonder and admiration, but then asked, “But what about balance, God? You said there would be balance.” God smiled, “Not very far from Pennsylvania is Washington , DC. Wait till you see the idiots I put there!

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